Tell me about yourself…
This is probably the hardest question you’ll ever get, yet, the simplest if you could show a piece of art instead. Even when asking yourself this question, the best answers are expressed without the need for words.
Simply put; Art always has a story to tell!
Think back on all the intense moments you’ve had in your life. The relationship that humans have with art in any form is intimate and memorable, associating most memories with something more powerful. Prehistoric cave paintings detail the evolution of man, the unique brushstrokes of a modern environmental artist capture the emotional perspective for the cause. The obvious nature that is interwoven into human existence regardless of region or status, forms the foundation for the importance of these artistic elements.
After that intense philosophical perspective, let’s look at something closer to home. Art has the power to uplift moods, and change the aura of any room. Not just paintings, even music as an art form has a way of shifting the energy in a space. While the appreciation of art is as subjective as the elements in each form, it is the individual role that art plays in each life.
As you collect different art pieces, you complement your space and shift the aesthetic with every working piece. Illustrative pieces can bridge the gap between art and design, collectables can add an eccentric touch to your space, and sculptures give depth to your perspective. Regardless of the art, here is some impact it could have on your home…
Art Gives Life to a Home
Decorating your space is a matter of loving it enough to give it a personal touch; that way, you are always comfortable anywhere. Surrounding yourself with some art not only completes the room but also works as an extension of your personality. In a silent yet, still audible expression of self, each piece tells a story about your artistic interests and aesthetic preferences.
Art Creates a Mood
The first noticeable thing when stepping into a room is usually the aesthetic (after the cleanliness). While the design is appealing, a work of art in any part of the room triggers feelings for that room; a sublime landscape painting in the bedroom might trigger a relaxing mood from nature and purity. Plus, that identity crisis that came when you mounted the TV on the wall can be solved with a big painting on the opposite side.
Art Improves your Mental Health
Strange? Not really…
Loneliness, anxiety, depression… The words don’t matter when you are not yourself, and at times, all that matters is what you do to help you overcome it all. The most underrated pieces are self-made pieces, but truth be told, they are the most incredible pieces ever. Capture your emotions, pain, sadness, happiness, and excitement in a blend of colour. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be you!
Art Makes Memories
Everyone remembers their first space away from home, or their first phone, or even their first taste of gelato (or ice cream) in extreme detail. Just like that song that was playing on the radio on your way back from closing your first big deal, real art can make memories with you. In a way, each piece reminds us of something incredible that happened and inspires us to do more.
Art, but as an Investment
When Da Vinci was painting the Mona Lisa, he had no idea that it’d be insured for $100 million in 1962. The idea is not to buy and hoard every piece of art you can find, rather, it is to understand the value of original art pieces early. Young artists possess the potential to rival Picasso in the modern era, but exposure is the only way they can achieve such status organically.